Kenyon HomeCare Consulting: What the ICD-10 Conversion Means for Your Home Health Agency
Summary
There are several steps your agency can take to help prepare a solid foundation for the ICD-10 conversion, including: · Identifying what systems you’re using that will migrate over to ICD-10 coding, such as electronic health records, clinical documents, contracts, vendors, etc.Our team of home health professionals can help you improve cash flow, minimize revenue risks, and provide training so your entire agency is prepared for the ICD-10 conversion.Schedule an appointment online at www.KenyonHCC.com or call 206.721.5091 today to speak with one of our home health consultants about the best ways to prepare and ensure a smooth transition to ICD-10 coding.Making the move will affect the reimbursement process that is followed by insurance companies, payers, and the intermediaries that handle those transactions for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.It is imperative for your home health agency to have contracts and vendors up-to-date on all of the ICD-10 coding changes.Additionally, all clinical field and supervisory staff must be educated and trained regarding the documentation requirements that go with the ICD-10 conversion.